Ch. 19- The Battle

As promised…Here is the battle chapter.

I woke up early that day. The anticipation was nearly too much to handle. Draco was next to me as awake as I was. "Ready for today?" I asked.

"As ready as I can be," he said then he looked at me. "Rae, I know I can't stop you from fighting today, but please be careful. I don't think I'd be able to do this without you."

"Draco," I admonished sitting up, "don't be going all sappy on me. That's no way for the future leader of the dark side to talk."

"Fine. Just don't get yourself killed today," he huffed going into the bathroom. I got up as well and put my training clothes on underneath my robes. I knew Draco was mad so I wrote a note that simply said ~Breakfast.~ When I got to the great hall, I was amazed at how few Slytherins were at the table. I had seen some already go into the woods and hoped that it wasn't too obvious. If Dumbledore got suspicious, the while plan would be ruined. I felt someone sit down next to me. "Ready to go?" Draco and I were supposed to go to Hogsmeade with a few others to take out any members of Dumbledore's Army that happened to be there. The older Death Eaters were supposed to take on any Order members that showed up.

"Yeah," I said standing.

We walked down to the main gate to Hogsmeade. Our post was the Three Broomsticks. When we got there Draco ordered us Butterbeer and found a table close to the window. I looked around. No one here seemed too threatening. Luna Lovegood was a DA member, but she would be easy to take out. Just then, the Golden Trio decided to walk through the door. I smirked and nudged Draco. He looked up, followed my gaze and grinned as well. He leaned in, whispered in my ear, "This is going to be fun," and kissed my cheek. I looked at him.

"Yeah," I said leaning in, "but I want Granger." I kissed him then looking directly at Potter while I did so. He had been watching us since he walked through the door. "I've been dying to get a good shot in ever since she punched you third year."

"Really?" he smirked.

"No one hurts my man and gets away with it."

"I think I like this side of you. It's hot," he said kissing me again.

"Focus Drae," I said pulling away, "we have work to do." As if you cue, we heard the first crash. The battle had begun.

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It was hectic at first. I managed to get Luna before she even got to the door. The trio had run out, so Draco and I followed them. They were headed back to the school. "We have to get to them before they signal the rest of the damn DA!" I hissed to Draco.

"I know," he said as the trio split up. It was obvious that Potter and Weasley were going to join the battle while Granger got the 'Army' organized.

"Go after the boys. I'll get the mudblood. He nodded and rushed after Potter and Weasley. I could see Daddy fighting with Dumbledore. I couldn't tell who had the upper hand, but it looked like my father was holding his own. I ducked as a curse whizzed past me. "Immobulus! It's not nice to fire when your opponent isn't ready Granger," I said as I levitated her to a secluded corner. "It seems the mudblood needs to be taught proper dueling procedure. I know just the thing! Crucio." She screamed as the curse hit her. I smirked, "What's the matter Mudblood? Can't take your punishment? Come on, my father used to do this every day if I misbehaved." After a couple more curses I grew bored and she passed out. I left her to find a new opponent. As luck would have it, Remus Lupin was just around the corner. I sent a stunning spell his way. It grazed his shoulder.

"Miss Riddle, a pleasure."

"Cut the crap, dog. Fiendfyre."

"Aguamente. Expelleramus."

"You'll have to do better than that." We continued swapping curses. Then he shot one that I'd never heard.

"Sectemsempra." Out of nowhere, Savion jumped in front of me. The curse cut him from shoulder to hip.

"Sav!" I glared at my old professor who seemed surprised at Savion's actions.

"Avada Kedavra." He fell to the ground with the same surprised look. I knelt down to Savion.

"Sorry Rach," he said, "that baby has to make it. Just get as many as you can for me." His hand grew cold as life left his body. I stood up. There were spells flying everywhere. I started firing Avadas as every unfriendly- even the students. I was so angry that few hit their intended targets. Then Blaize was beside me.

"Time to go," he said grabbing my elbow.

"Where's Draco?"

"I'll find him. Meet us as the mansion."

"Bring him back to me Blaize."

"Don't worry."

"I'll try," I said then disapparated.

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Draco's encounter w/ Potter and Weasley

Draco caught up with Weasley first and disarmed him fairly easily. "Incarcerous." Ropes sprang from his wand to tie up the scowling redhead. "One down," he smirked and ran to find Potter. They were locked in a duel when Blaize found them. Both were beat up pretty badly but it seemed Draco had the upper hand. Potter was getting desperate.

"Crucio!" He shouted, but it barely stung Draco.

"You have to mean it Potter," he laughed. "Let me show you. Crucio." Potter screamed, but recovered by firing a spell he had only read about.

"Sectemsempra." It caught Draco in the stomach. Blaize decided it was time to step in. He cast a sleeping curse on the unsuspecting boy and rushed to his best friend.

"Shit Draco," he said before pulling off his cloak to try to stop the bleeding.

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Back to Rachel

I apparated to the Paris Mansion my father designated as the meeting place. It was actually really nice. The room Draco and I picked had a view of the Eiffel Tower. It was getting dark. I walked to the window to see the lights go off on the tower. I could hear more people arriving and hoped Blaize and Draco would be back soon. I decided to check out the damage and went to the makeshift hospital on the first floor. Blaize was walking out as I came down the stairs. His clothes were soaked in blood.

"Merlin Blaize! Is all of that yours?" His eyes got wide when he saw me.

"Rach! Uh, no it isn't mine."

"Where's Draco?" I asked trying to look behind him.

"Let's get some coffee," he said trying to divert me from the hospital.

Then I saw what he was trying to hide. Draco was lying on a bed with healers moving quickly around him. He apparently got pretty banged up in the fight. He looked to be unconscious and the healers were trying to stop the bleeding.

"Draco," Blaize held me back as I tried to get to him.

"The best thing you can do is let the healers work. You don't need to see this in your condition," he said.

"How did you…"

"I heard what Savion said when you were with him. Come on. I'll get you some water."

"But I don't…"

"You can sit right in the next room. They'll come get you if anything changes."

"Alright," I sighed in defeat. Blaize led me to the sitting room then went to the kitchen. He came back with a glass of water for me and a cup of coffee for himself. We talked about nonsense stuff just to keep my mind from wondering back to my fiancé. I eventually fell asleep right there in my chair.

A while later, Blaize was nudging me, "Rach, you need to wake up."

I rubbed my eyes, "What?"

"The healer wants to talk to you."

"Kay." I was expecting the worst especially after I saw the fear on the young healer's face. They must have drawn straws or something to talk to me. I could only imagine what the one who had to talk to Daddy looked like.

"We were able to stabilize your fiancé, Miss Riddle. He lost a lot of blood and slipped into a coma. If he can pull out of it on his own, he should be fine."

"And if he doesn't?"

The girl looked down, "I'm sorry, Miss Riddle."

"Can I see him?"

"Of course." Draco had been moved to the far corner of the ward. Others were still coming in to get fixed up.

He looked like an Angel lying there. The cuts and bruises had been healed. He looked like he was sleeping. Blaize had hold of my elbow and motioned for a chair. I sat down but kept my eyes on Draco. "Get them out of here Blaize."

"I don't…"

"I said get them out. That's an order Zambini."

"Yes, my Lady." I heard a curtain close around us. "If you need anything I'll be just outside." He patted my shoulder and left as well.

I got on my knees and took Draco's hand. "Drae," I whispered in his ear, "You have to be okay. I can't do this without you either. I'm sorry I didn't tell you. You're gonna be a daddy. I love you. Wake up." I crawled into the bed next to him and cried.

A/N: Sorry if Rachel seems a little out of character. Blame the baby. ;-) I don't think I'm going to be able to write the last chapter this week but reviews might inspire me to work faster! Also…I have two different endings in mind for this story. One needs a good wedding dress description/picture. I would love some input. Should Draco pull through? Let me know! Thanks for reading :-)